No no no. I strongly disagree. Perhaps if you had a child or another loved one desperately waiting for a new liver, you\'d resent a minister jumping the queue to replace one she\'s willingly ruined through liquor.

People in positions of power holding themselves above the law is an imminent threat.

This is UNACCEPTABLE!!!! Let me repeat that U-N-A-C-C-E-P-T-A-B-L-E-! Why do I say that? I am a person with a disability. I CANNOT just let politician do what they bloodywell want!!! What happened in the old regime? Persons with disabilities were just confined to institutions and forgotten about. In the current dispensation PWD have the same rights as everyone else, but can we hop on a taxi? No! Can we access public buildings? NO!!!!!

This is NOT ZIMBABWE!!!!!!!! The current government is not playing by the rules they created. This is NOT just a matter to be swept under the rug. NO!

I suspect that you are not living in a 2 by 2 shack, uneducated because of the history of our country, waiting for ARV\'s in order tohave enough strength to register for a grant for the child you concieved through rape.And yes , this is a real life situation I know of.Interest rate hikes word be less problematic if perhaps those in power had done a little justice to the ideals they have sold to the people as those they will govern by.

Ghandi era is long gone, we live in 21st century. If you are still bothered with injustices of the world Im sure that you will find peace of mind working ( volunteering ) for some NGO. :eek

Hmmm I think you\'re talking from a very comfortable position. I hope I never become so desensitised to the plight of less fortunate people that I stop \'bothering about the injustices\' in this world.

You can feel for the less fortunate (and make a difference by donating charity or something) and at the same time not \'bother about the injustices\' in the world.
Injustices of the world meaning all things political.
Works for me :x

The armchair revolutionaries (me being one of them) are not into Manto-bashing for the sake of Manto-bashing.

I just happen to believe that politicians should be held accountable for their actions (or lack thereof). It makes for a better world.

And no, it is not OK if public servants abuse positions of power or priviledge. Never.

People in positions of power holding themselves above the law is not acceptable.
BUT - do we have proof that Manto jumped the queue? No - her doctors have said she didn\'t - and they would know. We have nothing to prove them wrong.
Do we have proof she\'s an alcoholic?
Do we have proof she\'s a thief?
Let the facts and the truth be known and seen before we all get up in arms and bay for her blood.

greenwitch - no argument there. You\'ve got it right. Time will tell.

I\'m under the impression that the case in Botswana is in the public domain. I.e. there is a verifiable source on that one. Anybody know otherwise?

I seriously doubt a reputable publication would publish unsubstantiated claims. Bottom line - innocent or guilty - she should be suspended pending and enquiry.